How to Choose 3D CAD Software

With so many CAD software systems on the market, it’s important that your company find the tool that best suits its needs. A deliberate process can make your company leaner, more innovative, and more competitive, while a more disorganized process can waste valuable time, energy and money on an underperforming solution.

Throughout the process, be certain to ask questions like:

Is this CAD software capable and efficient for 3D design?

Is this CAD software compatible with my customers and supplies tools?

Does this CAD software include drafting tools that meet my standards?

Is the CAD software reliable and stable?

Does this CAD supplier have a reputation for maintaining professional and support oriented business relationships?

Does this CAD software offer built-in applications that will help my business?

Does this CAD software offer opportunities to shorten the learning curve?

Does this CAD supplier staff an innovative research and development team to protect my investment?

Does this CAD supplier match me with a dealer who can actually help me grow my business?

PTC Creo: Specialized Software for Complex Solutions

The PTC suite is one of the most sophisticated CAD solutions available. It includes over a dozen products and applications that support users from concept through manufacturing, service, and retirement. They include:

Like any major CAD program, PTC’s software has ideal use cases and non-ideal use cases. Its extensive list of features and capabilities means it is well suited for organizations looking for a robust, flexible and scalable solution to their 3D CAD needs. Though PTC’s user interface is easy to understand, those who know their needs will not be expanding, who are looking for a simpler, more basic solution to design process software may be better off elsewhere.

For those looking for a feature-rich solution, one that can grow with your needs, PTC offers significant benefits compared to competitors, including:

2D to 3D CAD Conversion

Faster modeling and regeneration

A wide variety of surfacing options

More intuitive large assembly design

Creo is high-end software that offers advanced functionality that can handle complex geometry and expansion modules that can scale as your company grows. Its lengthy list of features and expansions make it an ideal solution for companies that want industry-leading flexibility without a budget-busting price tag.

About NxRev - NxRev is an engineering enablement company that specializes in sales, support, and consulting services for high-level engineering design firms. As the largest PTC partner on the west coast, we sell the entire suite of PTC software, as well as complementary solutions including FloEFD.